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Monday, 14 May 2018 04:33

Lokosa nets brace as Pillars down Kastina United; other Match Day 21 results

Junior Lokosa continued his superb goal scoring form for Kano Pillars on Sunday; netting a brace in their 3-1 win over Katsina United in one of Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 21 ties. Lokosa scored in the 8th and 48th minutes of the encounter played at Sani Abacha Stadium, thus taking his total tally of goals in the league this season to 18. He is now just five goals away from matching the 23 scored by Mfon Udoh- which is the highest by any Nigerian player in a single season. However, while Pillars were cruising in their own…

Monday, 14 May 2018 04:31

Neymar wins French league's Player of the Year award

Neymar won the French League's Player of the Year award on Sunday, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain teammates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe. Marseille winger Florian Thauvin, the other nominee, finished fourth in Sunday's Ligue 1 awards ceremony in Paris. "I would like to thank all of my teammates," Neymar said on beIN Sports television. "I'm honored and very happy with our season. I couldn't have won this trophy without my teammates." Neymar scored 19 league goals and set up another 13 in only 20 games for French champion PSG. He has not played since cracking a metatarsal in his right…

Wednesday, 09 May 2018 03:47

FIFA hopeful VAR will prevent World Cup controversies

Frozen screens, bendy offside lines and other technical glitches have made the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system a frequent target of derision as the World Cup approaches. Two years of testing ahead of the June 14 opening game have left Johannes Holzmueller, the head of FIFA's Technology Innovation Department, "sweating...because we were unsure if everything works perfectly. "However now that we go into the World Cup we are quite sure that we will have the best setup that is possible at the moment," said Holzmueller at a media conference. But he refused to say the network of digitally-enhanced cameras overseen…

Monday, 07 May 2018 04:53

Nigeria League: Nasarawa, MFM FC win

Nine games were played in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday with no away victory. There were six wins and three draws in the matches played. Here are the results: Nasarawa United 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors FC Heartland FC 1-1 Kano Pillars FC Wikki Tourists FC 1-1 Rangers International MFM FC 3-0 Niger Tornadoes Kwara United 2-1 Yobe Desert Stars FC Lobi Stars 1-0 Sunshine Stars FC IfeanyiUbah 2-1 Go Round FC Katsina United 1-0 Plateau United Rivers United 0-0 Abia Warriors NAN

Sunday, 06 May 2018 05:13

Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said. "The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery," a statement said. "His family request privacy in this matter." United captain Michael Carrick tweeted: "Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Be strong boss." Ferguson's son Darren, the manager of Doncaster Rovers, was reported to have missed his team's match on Saturday for family…

Thursday, 03 May 2018 04:47

FIFA proposes staging a new mini-World Cup every two years

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed staging what would effectively be a mini-World Cup, featuring eight international teams, every two years in addition to the traditional event. The tournament, known as the "Final 8", would be the climax of a proposed global Nations League competition, part of an ambitious plan to reform international football which FIFA believes could be worth $25 billion (18.3 billion pounds) in a 12-year cycle. In a letter seen by Reuters, Infantino, who has already overseen the enlargement of the existing World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2026, suggested that the new tournament…

Wednesday, 02 May 2018 04:29

Ndidi named Leicester Young Player of the Year

Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has been rewarded for an outstanding season in England with Leicester City Young Player of the Year award. The midfielder joined the King Power Stadium outfit in January 2017 and has grown into an essential part of the team. Ndidi impressed in his first Premier League season and was named the club’s best young talent in 2016-17. And he has gone one better this season, beating Ben Chilwell and Demarai Gray to take the award for the second time. The 21-year-old has made 33 appearances to date in the league to help Claude Puel’s men stay…

Tuesday, 01 May 2018 04:04

Russia 2018: Super Eagles, 4 others to get $2m each advance pay

The five African qualified teams for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup will each receive an advance of $2 million of their prize money from FIFA towards their preparations. The decision comes on the heels of negotiations initiated by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad with the FIFA administration, leading to the exceptional agreement granted on April 12. This follows a decision by the CAF Emergency Committee on December 1, and ratified by the CAF Executive Committee on January 10. The meeting had agreed on providing exceptional financial support to the five African representatives towards their preparations for the impending tournament in…

Sunday, 29 April 2018 04:25

Injured Wilfred Ndidi's World Cup hopes in doubt

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has confirmed that Wilfried Ndidi picked a hamstring injury in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Crystal Palace while hinting it could hinder the midfielder's chances of featuring at the World Cup. The Super Eagles midfielder was forced off after 51 minutes of play as the King Power Stadium outfit were outmuscled by Roy Hodgson's side. Puel, uncertain about the severity of the injury, hopes the 21-year-old can make Nigeria’s squad to the World Cup in Russia. “I hope it is not a serious injury for Ndidi and I hope he can play in the World Cup,…

Sunday, 29 April 2018 04:24

Young athletes from Africa are lured to soccer teams in Europe with the promise of fame, but ... - Matthew Hall

Young athletes from African countries are lured to soccer teams in Europe with the promise of fame — at a high cost.For many young soccer players around the world, a professional career under the bright lights of Europe’s famous stadiums is what dreams are made of.However, some sports agents are luring in players with promises of a professional career in Europe, fame, and more — that is, after the families pay a large fee upfront. The problem? The fees are typically never required when following a legitimate professional pathway — plus there's no guarantee the players will make it pro.…

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Friday, 27 April 2018 05:09

Trump tweets threat to opponents of U.S. 2026 World Cup bid

United States president Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted his support for the North American bid for the 2026 soccer World Cup and issued a veiled threat to nations that might oppose it. Morocco is the only rival to a joint bid to stage the event from the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the FIFA Congress due to choose the hosts in Moscow on June 13. "The U.S. has put together a STRONG bid w/ Canada & Mexico for the 2026 World Cup," Trump tweeted. "It would be a shame if countries that we always support were to lobby against…

Wednesday, 25 April 2018 05:17

Why Vincent Enyeama has been axed

Christophe Galtier has revealed that Vincent Enyeama’s sustained absence from the LOSC Lille team is due to a problem between the player and the club’s owners. The current Lille boss was filmed during an impromptu exchange with the club’s fans this weekend, and, in footage shared by France Football, reveals why the Nigeria keeper has been isolated this term. “It’s a problem between Enyeama and the club, that’s the bottom line,” Galtier began, when questioned about the keeper’s continuing absence. “It’s a problem between the club management and Enyeama.” The coach refused to elaborate on the exact nature of the…

Monday, 23 April 2018 04:49

Hundreds of South African soccer fans riot at game

Hundreds of South African soccer fans disgruntled at the performance of their team rioted at a game on Saturday night. They assaulted at least one security guard on the field, attacked others with chairs, set parts of the stadium on fire and caused extensive damage. They were shocking scenes in a country that has hosted the World Cup and prides itself on having the best-run soccer league in Africa. Police said Sunday that two people had been arrested and more arrests were imminent following the mayhem at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in the east coast city of Durban. It followed…

Monday, 23 April 2018 04:47

Salah wins English PFA Player of the Year award

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named Player of the Year by England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Sunday, becoming the first Egyptian to receive the award. Salah was rewarded for his performances which have yielded 41 goals in all competitions since joining from AS Roma last year, helping Liverpool reach the Champions League semi-finals and secure a likely top-four finish in the Premier League. The 25-year-old came out on top of a six-man shortlist, voted for by PFA members from the 92 Premier League and Football League teams, that also included league title winners in Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne,…

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